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IT Project Manager

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - Hybrid / 90% Remote

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Bonus (up to 10%)

Security Clearance: You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years with settled or pre-settled status and be eligible for BPSS or higher security clearance.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a delivery-focused IT Project Manager with 5-8 years of experience managing technical and infrastructure projects in medium-to-large organisations.

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

• Degree-level education in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Project management certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, or Scrum Master
• Proven ability to deliver complex IT change programmes (infrastructure/cloud preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure), Microsoft 365, and database systems
• Experience using project tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Eligible and willing to undergo BPSS security clearance

Role & Responsibilities

This position forms part of a national programme driving the UK’s green energy transformation. As a Project Manager, you will report to the Project Delivery Manager and be responsible for managing key IT projects that support digital transformation across the programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating multiple workstreams to optimise delivery
• Managing all aspects of project lifecycle: scope, timelines, risk, cost, quality
• Working across technical and business teams to define and execute delivery plans
• Implementing and maintaining robust project governance and reporting
• Producing key documentation including project plans, status updates, and assurance artefacts
• Tracking and managing project budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Communicating regularly with stakeholders, sponsors, and steering groups
• Supporting finance teams with accurate reporting and cost tracking
• Ensuring projects deliver clear business value on time and to budget
• Robust project planning, tracking, and governance frameworks
• Accurate and timely stakeholder reporting
• Effective risk and issue management
• Successful delivery of project goals in line with organisational strategy
• Assurance documentation that meets internal and external standards

Working Pattern & Travel

• Role is 90% remote, with site visits to Somerset typically 2 days per month
• Travel and overnight accommodation support available if residing 1.5+ hours from site

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally significant green energy infrastructure programme, contributing to the UK’s journey towards net-zero carbon emissions. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-impact digital transformation in a flexible and supportive environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesServices for Renewable Energy, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Data Services

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Security Clearance: You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years with settled or pre-settled status and be eligible for BPSS or higher security clearance.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a delivery-focused IT Project Manager with 5-8 years of experience managing technical and infrastructure projects in medium-to-large organisations.

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

• Degree-level education in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Project management certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, or Scrum Master
• Proven ability to deliver complex IT change programmes (infrastructure/cloud preferred)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure), Microsoft 365, and database systems
• Experience using project tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Eligible and willing to undergo BPSS security clearance

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Bonus (up to 10%)